Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) assess psychiatric patients, create, and coordinate treatment plans, and oversee the ongoing treatment of assigned patients in a clinical capacity. LPC’s work with other staff to keep patient needs up to date while revising treatment plans as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Firm understanding of numerous fields including any listed in the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM)
• Administer psychotherapy to patients, groups, and families.
• Diagnose and treat causes as well as symptoms of mental health concerns.
• Familiarize patients and family with treatment plan for desirable transitioning.
• Observe patient interaction with staff, other patients, and family while encouraging healthy behavior.
• Communicate patient information to necessary staff and family in accordance with MPHC standards.
• Assess and revise treatment plans as patients evolve and change to fit needs of current conditions.
• Recognize dangerous situations or behavior whether to patient or surrounding persons.
• Stay knowledgeable of common medications and identify undesirable side effects.
• Responsible for patient documentation regarding intake, discharge, transfer, and any other assigned procedures.
• Coordinate with other team members to promote an effective treatment plan.
• Document all aspects of patient phycological status and new discoveries.
• Create post-discharge guide and instruction for continuing psychological benefit.
• Communicate with outside care facilities and other organizations to keep an accurate depiction of patient status.
• May supervise lower-level positions to assist in training and proper care of patients, when assigned.
• Consistent, reliable in-person attendance is required.
• Travel to multiple locations during shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master’s Degree in counseling, behavioral health, or approved related field

· Licensed Professional Counselor (LCP) or equivalent certification in the State of Arizona

· Current CPR certification

· Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in, or related position